Crista Paredez
Duncanville,TX
Summary
Personable HR Professional with solid background in talent acquisition, employee relations, performance and benefits management. Skilled in utilizing data and analytics to push strategic HR initiatives. Strong analytical skills and committed to implementing HR policies and procedures.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Safety Coordinator
Western Extrusions
03.2023 - Current
- MInspected worksites, practices, and gear for compliance with established safety standards.
- Recognized, documented, and advised on removal of hazards.
- Provided ongoing support and resources to supervisors in managing safety performance within their departments, fostering a culture of accountability among leadership.
- Gathered information, prepared reports, and drafted correspondence related to cases.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Led emergency response drills, ensuring staff readiness for various emergencies including fires, chemical spills, and medical crises.
- Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
- Evaluated incident reports, determining root causes and implementing preventive measures to avoid recurrence.
- Created an open line of communication between employees and management regarding safety concerns, fostering a collaborative approach to problemsolving.
- Managed worker''s compensation claims process, expediting cases and minimizing costs associated with work-related injuries.
- Coordinated with external vendors for equipment maintenance, guaranteeing optimal functionality of all safety systems.
- Coordinated with HR to develop a robust return-to-work program for employees who had been out on injury leave, ensuring a smooth and safe reintegration into their roles.
- Streamlined first aid & medical services within the facility by strategically placing first aid kits and medical supplies at designated locations.
- Conducted safety training and education to employees to increase awareness of safety hazards and empower employees to work safely.
- Performed safety analyses to evaluate potential risks and develop risk mitigation strategies.
- Coached employees, managers, and executives on effective safety policies.
- Reduced accident rates through the development and implementation of effective safety training programs.
- Minimized cost for PPE and all equipment purchases by 85% within the first quarter of 2024.
Benefits Specialist
Western Extrusions
07.2021 - 03.2023
- Resolved issues and inquiries from plan participants regarding health and welfare benefits and deductions through telephone, email, and in-person interactions.
- Explained benefits to plan participants in easy to understand terms in order to educate each on available options.
- Assisted in resolving complex benefits issues, leading to increased employee satisfaction and retention rates.
- Educated managers on current benefit offerings and policies, enabling them to better assist their teams with questions or concerns.
- Updated HRIS systems as needed to reflect benefit-related changes accurately, maintaining up-to-date records for all team members.
- Maintained compliance with federal regulations regarding FMLA, ADA, and other relevant laws governing employee benefits.
- Implemented open enrollment system to streamline benefits processes for employees.
- Assisted with design and implementation of various employee benefits programs.
- Researched and analyzed wage, salary and other industry trends.
- Analyzed and evaluated existing compensation and benefits programs and recommended improvements.
- Implemented Employee Engagement Program with 75% participation rate for 2021 and 79% participation for 2022.
- Established full LOA, FMLA and Workers Comp policies and program.
- Served as a liaison between employees and management, fostering open lines of communication for addressing concerns promptly.
- Analyzed exit interview data to identify trends in employee dissatisfaction, informing strategic efforts to improve overall morale.
- Assisted with the development of performance improvement plans for underperforming employees, ultimately leading to higher levels of job satisfaction and retention rates.
- Evaluated employee engagement survey results, identifying areas for improvement and developing targeted action plans to address identified concerns.
Human Resources Administrator
Rudolph Foods
04.2019 - 07.2021
- Provide support for the recruiting process (e.g., scheduling interviews, sending background checks, and contacting selected candidates and set up for on-boarding).
- Provide customer service and support for both internal and external customers for HR related processes.
- Conduct the new hire orientation process (e.g., scheduling the orientation, preparing orientation paperwork, getting plant badge, and creating the employee file), including I9 completion/compliance.
- Maintain personnel files for hourly employees.
- General clerical duties (Answering phones, greeting guests, screening/checking temp of all visitors, scanning and filing documents and invoices).
- Generate reports on safety training, weekly safety observations, employee payroll errors etc.
- Process and complete time cards for successful payroll processing (ADP).
- Assist and draft disciplinary write-up's, PIP's and last chance agreements..
- Evaluate, assess and update safety procedures and policies to ensure worker safety and compliance.
- Prepare and conduct safety training sessions.
- Conduct injury and incident investigations and evaluations and prepare recommendations for incident prevention.
- Responsible for OSHA record-keeping and Workers Compensation incidents and reporting.
Recruiter
OnTrack Staffing
10.2018 - 04.2019
Recruiter
Link Staffing
10.2016 - 09.2018
On-site Recruiter
Insignia Staffing On-site at Quality Packaging
08.2015 - 09.2016
Education
High School Diploma -
Moises E. Molina High School
Dallas, TX06.2014
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- HR policies and procedures
- Employee Relations
- Benefits and compensation management
- Recruitment and hiring
- Human Resources Operations
Timeline
Lead Safety Coordinator
Western Extrusions
03.2023 - Current
Benefits Specialist
Western Extrusions
07.2021 - 03.2023
Human Resources Administrator
Rudolph Foods
04.2019 - 07.2021
Recruiter
OnTrack Staffing
10.2018 - 04.2019
Recruiter
Link Staffing
10.2016 - 09.2018
On-site Recruiter
Insignia Staffing On-site at Quality Packaging
08.2015 - 09.2016
High School Diploma -
Moises E. Molina High School
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